Self Realization

                                              Srimad Bhagavatam

One should do one’s duty sincerely regardless of one’s status in life.

One should surrender one’s actions and the fruits of those actions to god.

One should be in the company of holy people and should render service to them.

One should acquire a thirst for righteousness, truth and freedom.

One should never injure another creature.

One should ever be truthful and should not covet other people’s wealth.

One should accept only that much which is necessary for one’s daily needs.

One should practice self control and self denial and lead a pure contented life.

One should be clean in body mind and soul.

One should study the scriptures with diligence.

One should select a secluded spot to be used for meditation only.

One should sit with his body erect but not tense.

One should then practice the control of breath.

One’s mind should be gathered in itself and should not be allowed to divert towards external objects.

The mind should be fixed on one of the centers of consciousness within the body.

One should meditate on the divine attributes.

Through this practice will come remarkable spiritual growth.

By practice of pranayama one will get excellent health.

On practicing pratyahara one will stop getting attracted to external objects.

Practice of concentration will bring purity of heart.

Meditation will unite one’s self with the divine.

Thus one will always dwell in god consciousness.

And one will find divine love.

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